Nebraska Upgrades Jamal Rule and Jacory Barney on Latest Availability Report; Mekhi Nelson Unchanged
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Key Points:
- Nebraska's freshman running back Jamal Rule and junior wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. both received improved injury statuses ahead of their Week 5 game against Maryland, with Rule moving from doubtful to questionable and Barney from questionable to probable.
- Rule, Nebraska's leading rusher with three 100-yard games, left last week's game early due to injury, and his return would be crucial for the team's running back depth.
- Jacory Barney, who had a reduced workload last week due to injury, is expected to return, boosting Nebraska's passing and return game options.
- Junior running back Mekhi Nelson was added to the injury report as questionable; he played 42 snaps last week and his availability would significantly strengthen Nebraska's ground game.
- Other players like Rex Guthrie and Brendan Black are probable, while several others remain out for the season, including junior tight end Carter Nelson, who has been sidelined since an injury in a previous game.
